About This Guide

This guide provides instructions on how to use Express Setup to initially configure your Cisco IE 2000U switch. The guide also covers switch management options, installation and basic mounting procedures, and troubleshooting help.

For additional installation and configuration information for Cisco IE 2000U switches, see the Cisco IE 2000U documentation at www.cisco.com/go/ie2000u-docs. For system requirements, important notes, limitations, open and resolved bugs, and last-minute documentation updates, see the Cisco IE 2000U release notes, which are also on Cisco.com.

For translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco IE 2000U Switch on Cisco.com.

When using the online publications, see the documents that match the Cisco IOS software version running on the switch.

Running Express Setup

When you first set up the switch, you should use Express Setup to enter the initial IP information. This process enables the switch to connect to local routers and the Internet. You can then access the switch through the IP address for additional configuration.

After the switch powers on, it begins the boot fast sequence, which can take up to 60 seconds.

During boot fast, the SYS LED blinks green, and the other LEDs turn green.

When boot fast is complete, the SYS LED turns green, and the other LEDs turn off.

Troubleshooting:

If the SYS LED is off (system not powered on), continues to blink green (POST in progress), or is solid red (Fault), contact the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). The SYS LED should be solid green when operating normally in Cisco IOS.

Step 4

Press the Express Setup button for 2 to 3 seconds. This button is recessed behind the front panel, so you can use a simple tool, such as a paper clip.

When you press the Express Setup button, a switch port LED begins blinking green.

Step 5

Connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable (not provided) from the blinking switch port to the Ethernet port on your PC.

The port LEDs on your PC and on the switch blink green while the switch configures the connection. The green port LEDs indicate a successful connection.

Troubleshooting:

If the port LEDs do not turn green after about 30 seconds, make sure that:

•You connected the Ethernet cable to one of the downlink switch ports (not to an uplink port such as the dual-purpose port).

•You are using an undamaged Category 5 or higher grade cable.

•The other device is turned on.

Step 6

When the Setup LED turns solid green, start a browser session on the PC. A login prompt appears.

Step 7

Leave the username blank and enter the default password, cisco.

Note The switch ignores text in the username field.

The Express Setup window appears.

Troubleshooting:

If the Express Setup window does not appear, make sure that any pop-up blockers or proxy settings on your browser are disabled and that any wireless client is disabled on your PC or laptop.

Step 8

Enter all entries in English letters and Arabic numbers.

Required Fields

In the Network Settings fields:

•Management Interface (VLAN): We recommend using the default, VLAN 1. The management VLAN establishes an IP connection to the switch.

Note Enter a new VLAN ID only if you want to change the management interface through which you manage the switch. The VLAN ID range is 1 to 1001.

•IP Assignment Mode: We recommend using the default, Static, so that the switch always has the IP address that you assign. Use the DHCP setting when you want the switch to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

•IP Address: Enter the IP address for the switch. You can later use the IP address to access the switch through Device Manager.

•Subnet Mask: Select a mask from the drop-down list.

•Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the router.

•Switch Password: Enter a password. The password can be from 1 to 25 alphanumeric characters, can start with a number, is case sensitive, allows embedded spaces, but does not allow spaces at the beginning or end. In the Confirm Password field, enter the password again.

Note You must change the password from the default password, cisco.

Step 9

Optional Settings

You can enter the optional information now, or enter it later by using Device Manager. For more information about the Express Setup fields, see the online help for the Express Setup window.

Click Submit to save your changes and to complete the initial setup.

For more information about the optional settings, click Help on the toolbar.

Step 10

After you click Submit, these events occur:

•The switch is configured and exits Express Setup mode.

•The browser displays a warning message and tries to connect with the earlier switch IP address. Typically, connectivity between the PC and the switch is lost because the configured switch IP address is in a different subnet from the IP address on the PC.

Step 11

Turn off DC power at the source, disconnect all cables to the switch, and install the switch in your network. See the "Managing the Switch" section for information about configuring and managing the switch.

Step 12

If you changed the static IP address on your PC in Step 1, change it to the previously configured static IP address.

Step 13

You can now manage the switch by using the Device Manager, the Cisco IOS Command Line Interface (CLI), or both. See the "Managing the Switch" section for information about configuring and managing the switch.

•Confirm that the port LED for the switch port connected to your network is green.

•Confirm that the PC or laptop that you are using to access the switch has network connectivity by connecting it to a well-known web server in your network. If there is no network connection, troubleshoot the network settings on the PC or laptop.

•Make sure that the switch IP address in the browser is correct.

•If the switch IP address in the browser is correct, the switch port LED is green, and the PC or laptop has network connectivity, continue troubleshooting by reconnecting the PC or laptop to the switch. Configure a static IP address on the PC or laptop that is in the same subnet as the switch IP address. For example:

–If your switch IP address is 172.20.20.85 and your PC or laptop IP address is 172.20.20.84, both devices are in the same network.

–If your switch IP address is 172.20.20.85 and your PC or laptop IP address is 10.0.0.2, the devices are in different networks and cannot communicate directly.

•When the LED on the switch port connected to the PC or laptop is green, reenter the switch IP address in a web browser to display the Device Manager. When Device Manager appears, you can continue with the switch configuration.

Managing the Switch

After completing Express Setup and installing the switch in your network, you can use one of these options for further configuration:

Using Device Manager

The simplest way to manage the switch is by using Device Manager in the switch memory. This web interface offers quick configuration and monitoring. You can access Device Manager from anywhere in your network through a web browser.

For more information, see the Cisco Connected Grid Switches System Management Software Configuration Guide at www.cisco.com/go/ie2000u-docs and the Cisco IOS 15.2M&T command references at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11746/prod_command_reference_list.html.

Switch USB Mini-Type B Console Port

If you use the USB-mini console port, you must install the Cisco Windows USB device driver on the PC that is connected to that port. See the Cisco IE 2000U Switch Hardware Installation Guide for installation instructions.

Note You cannot use the switch console port and the switch USB-mini console port at the same time to access the CLI.

See the Cisco Connected Grid Switches System Management Software Configuration Guide at www.cisco.com/go/ie2000u-docs and the Cisco IOS 15.2M&T command references at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11746/prod_command_reference_list.html.

Other Management Options

Cisco Configuration Professional is a PC-based application that provides device management for switches and routers. It simplifies configuration of features through easy-to-use wizards.

You can use SNMP management applications such as CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution (LMS) and Cisco netManager to configure and manage the switch. You also can manage it from an SNMP-compatible workstation that is running applications such as Cisco netManager or SunNet Manager.

Installing the Switch

These sections explain how to install the switch on a DIN rail. See the switch hardware guide for more information.

Note For instructions on how to install the switch in a hazardous environment, see the "Switch Installation" chapter of the Cisco IE 2000U Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com.

Before You Begin

When you determine where to install the switch, verify that these guidelines are met:

•Operating environment is within the range in the switch hardware installation guide.

•Clearance to front and rear panels meets these conditions:

–Front-panel LEDs can be easily read.

–Access to ports is sufficient for unrestricted cabling.

–Front-panel direct current (DC) power and alarm connectors are within reach of the connection to the DC power source.

•Airflow around the switch must be unrestricted. To prevent the switch from overheating, there must be the following minimum clearances:

–Top and bottom: 2.0 in. (50.8 mm)

–Sides: 2.0 in. (50.8 mm)

–Front: 2.0 in. (50.8 mm)

Contact your Cisco TAC if tighter spacings are required.

•Temperature surrounding the unit does not exceed 140°F (60°C), the maximum ambient temperature of the switch.

Note When the switch is installed in an industrial enclosure, the temperature within the enclosure is greater than normal room temperature outside the enclosure.

•Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise, such as radios, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.

•This product is grounded to a bare metal surface, such as a ground bus, a grounded DIN rail, or a grounded bare rack. Use a zinc-plated, yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assure proper grounding. The use of other materials (such as aluminum, plastic, and so on) that can corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors can result in improper or intermittent grounding. When grounding to a DIN rail, secure the DIN rail to the mounting surface approximately every 7.8 in. (200 mm), and use appropriate end-anchors.

Installation Warning Statements

Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. Statement 1003

Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 3A. Statement 1005

Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. Statement 1017

Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030

Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of:140°F (60°C) Statement 1047

Warning This equipment is supplied as "open type" equipment. It must be mounted within an enclosure that is suitably designed for those specific environmental conditions that will be present and appropriately designed to prevent personal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The interior of the enclosure must be accessible only by the use of a tool.

Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded to comply with emission and immunity requirements. Ensure that the switch functional ground lug is connected to earth ground during normal use. Statement 1064

Warning When used in a Class I, Division 2, hazardous location, this equipment must be mounted in a suitable enclosure with proper wiring method, for all power, input and output wiring, that complies with the governing electrical codes and in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction over Class I, Division 2 installations. Statement 1066

Caution Airflow around the switch must be unrestricted. To prevent the switch from overheating, there must be the following minimum clearances:
- Top and bottom: 2.0 in. (50.8 mm)
- Sides: 2.0 in. (50.8 mm)
- Front: 2.0 in. (50.8 mm)
Contact your Cisco TAC representative if tighter spacings are required.

Caution This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, or only nonhazardous locations.

Caution Connect the unit only to a Class 2 DC power source.

Mounting the Switch to a DIN Rail

The switch ships with a spring-loaded latch on the rear panel for a mounting on a DIN rail.

To attach the switch to a DIN rail, follow these steps:

Step 1

Position the rear panel of the switch directly in front of the DIN rail, making sure that the DIN rail fits in the space between the two hooks near the top of the switch and the spring-loaded latch near the bottom.

Step 2

Holding the bottom of the switch away from the DIN rail, place the two hooks on the back of the switch over the top of the DIN rail.

Step 3

Push the switch toward the DIN rail to cause the spring-loaded latch at the bottom rear of the switch to move down, and snap into place.

Grounding the Switch

Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024

Warning This equipment is intended to be grounded to comply with emission and immunity requirements. Ensure that the switch functional ground lug is connected to earth ground during normal use. Statement 1064

Caution To make sure that the equipment is reliably connected to earth ground, follow the grounding procedure instructions, and use a UL-listed ring terminal lug suitable for number 10-to-12 AWG wire, such as Hollingsworth part number R3456B or equivalent.

Note Use at least a 4 mm2 conductor to connect to the external grounding screw.

The ground lug is not supplied with the switch. You can use one of the these options:

•Single ring terminal

•Two single ring terminals

To connect the switch to a protective ground:

Step 1

Use a standard Phillips screwdriver or a ratcheting torque screwdriver with a Phillips head to remove the ground screw from the front panel of the switch. Store the ground screw for later use.

Step 2

Use the manufacturer's guidelines to determine the wire length to be stripped.

Step 3

Insert the ground wire into the ring terminal lug, and using a crimping tool, crimp the terminal to the wire. If two ring terminals are being used, repeat this action for a second ring terminal.

Step 4

Slide the ground screw from Step 1 through the ring terminal.

Step 5

Insert the ground screw into the functional ground screw opening on the front panel.

Step 6

Use a ratcheting torque screwdriver to tighten the ground screws and ring terminal to the switch front panel to 3.5 in-lb (0.4 N-m). The torque should not exceed 3.5 in-lb (0.4 N-m).

Step 7

Attach the other end of the ground wire to a grounded bare metal surface, such as a ground bus, a grounded DIN rail, or a grounded bare rack.

Wiring the DC Power Source

Read the warnings in this section before wiring the DC power source:

Caution This product is intended to be supplied by a Class 2 power source marked with Class 2 and rated from 12, 24, or 48 VDC, 2.5 A.

Warning A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. Statement 1022

Warning This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 3A. Statement 1005

Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074

Warning Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. Statement 1003

Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030

Caution You must connect the switch only to a DC-input power source that has an input supply voltage of
12, 24, or 48 VDC. If the supply voltage is not in this range, the switch might not operate properly or might be damaged.

Caution For wire connections to the power and alarm connectors, you must use UL- and CSA-rated, style 1007 or 1569 twisted-pair copper appliance wiring material (AWM) wire.

To wire the switch to a DC-input power source:

Step 1

Locate the power connector.

Step 2

Identify the positive and return DC power connections on the connector. The positive DC power connection is labeled "+", and the return is the adjacent connection labeled "-" on the switch.

Step 3

Measure a strand of twisted-pair copper wire (16- to 18-AWG) long enough to connect to the DC power source.

Step 4

Using a 16- to 18-gauge wire-stripping tool, strip each of the two wires to 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) ± 0.02 inch (0.5 mm). Do not strip more than 0.27 inch (6.8 mm) of insulation from the wire. Stripping more than the recommended amount of wire can leave exposed wire from the connector after installation.

Step 5

Remove the two captive screws that attach the power connector to the switch, and remove the power connector. Remove both connectors if you are connecting to two power sources.

Step 6

On the power connector, insert the exposed part of the positive wire into the connection labeled "+" and the exposed part of the return wire into the connection labeled "-". Make sure that you cannot see any wire lead. Only wire withinsulation should extend from the connector.

Connect the other end of the positive wire (the one connected to +) to the positive terminal on the DC power source, and connect the other end of the return wire (the one connected to RT) to the return terminal on the DC power source.

Step 9

If you are installing the switch and are using a second power source, repeat Step 3 through Step 7 using a second power connector.

Attaching the Power Connector

To connect the DC power connector to the switch:

Step 1

Insert the power connector into the receptacle on the switch front panel.

Step 2

Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on the sides of the power connector.

Step 3

(Optional) Insert a second power connector into the receptacle on the switch front panel.

Step 4

Use a flathead screwdriver to tighten the captive screws on the sides of the second power connector.

Step 5

To apply power to a switch that is directly connected to a DC power source, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the DC circuit, and switch the circuit breaker to the ON position.

Optional Procedures

For detailed instructions on these procedures, see the Cisco IE 2000U Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com:

•Wiring the external alarm relays

•Installation in a hazardous environment

Connecting to the Switch Ports

These sections describe how to connect to the switch ports, the SFP module ports, and the dual-purpose ports. For additional cabling information, see the Cisco IE 2000U Switch Hardware Installation Guide on Cisco.com.

Step 2 Insert the other cable end into an RJ-45 connector on the other device.

The auto-MDIX feature is enabled by default. For configuration information for this feature, see the Cisco Connected Grid Switches Interfaces Software Configuration Guide at www.cisco.com/go/ie2000u-docsor the Cisco IOS 15.2M&T command references at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11746/prod_command_reference_list.html.

Installing SFP Modules and Connecting to Ports

To install the modules and connect to ports:

Step 1

Grasp the module on the sides, and insert it into the switch slot until you feel the connector snap into place.

Step 2

Insert an appropriate cable into the module port.

Step 3

Insert the other cable end into the other device.

For a list of supported modules, see the Release Notes for the Cisco IE 2000U Switch at www.cisco.com/go/ie2000u-docs. For detailed instructions on installing, removing, and connecting to SFP modules, see the documentation that came with the SFP module.

Caution Removing and installing an SFP module can shorten its useful life. Do not remove and insert SFP modules more often than is absolutely necessary.

Connecting to Dual-Purpose Ports

Only one port on a dual-purpose port can be active at a time. If both ports are connected, the SFP module port has priority.

Verifying Port Connectivity

After you connect to the switch port and another device, the port LED turns amber while the switch establishes a link. This process takes about 30 seconds, and then the LED turns green when the switch and the target device have an established link. If the LED is off, the target device might not be turned on, there might be a cable problem, or there might be a problem with the adapter installed in the target device.

Troubleshooting

In case of difficulty with troubleshooting, this section provides help as well as Cisco.com. This section includes Express Setup troubleshooting, how to reset the switch, how to access help online, and where to find more information.

Troubleshooting Express Setup

This section provides troubleshooting tips for the initial switch configuration. For additional assistance, see the online resourcesat Cisco.com as described in "Accessing Online Help" section.

Checklist

Recommendation

Was the SETUP LED blinking when you pressed the Express Setup button?

If no, or you are not sure, restart the switch. Make sure that the SETUP LED is blinking when you press the Express Setup button.

Did you connect your PC to the wrong switch port?

Verify that you are connected to the switch port with the blinking LED.

Did you start a browser session on your PC before the SETUP LED was solid green?

If yes, or you are not sure, restart the switch, and repeat the Express Setup procedure.

Did you start a browser session on your PC and the setup page did not appear?

If the window does not appear, enter a URL in your browser, such as Cisco.com or another well-known website.

Did you have a pop-up blocker running on your PC when you connected to the switch port?

If yes, disconnect the cable from the switch port, disable the pop-up blocker, press the Express Setup button, and reconnect the cable to the blinking Ethernet port.

Did you have proxy settings enabled in your browser software when you connected to the switch port?

If yes, disconnect the cable from the switch port, disable the proxy settings, press the Express Setup button, and reconnect the cable to the blinking Ethernet port.

Did you have a wireless client running on your PC when you connected to the switch port?

If yes, disconnect the cable from the switch port, disable the wireless client, press the Express Setup button, and reconnect the cable to the blinking Ethernet port.

Do you need to change the switch IP address after you have already completed the initial setup?

Go to the Configure > Express Setup Device Manager screen to change the switch IP address. For more information about changing the switch IP address, see the Cisco Connected Grid Switches System Management Software Configuration Guide at www.cisco.com/go/ie2000u-docs.

Resetting the Switch

These are reasons why you might want to reset the switch to the factory default settings:

•You installed the switch in your network and cannot connect to it because you assigned the wrong IP address.

•You want to reset the password on the switch.

Caution Resetting the switch deletes the configuration and reboots the switch.

Caution If you press the Express Setup button when you power on, the automatic boot sequence stops, and the switch enters bootloader mode.

To reset the switch:

Step 1 Press and hold the Express Setup button for about 10 seconds. The switch reboots. The system LED turns green after the switch completes rebooting.

The switch now behaves like an unconfigured switch. You can configure the switch by following steps 5 to 12 in the "Running Express Setup" section. You can also configure the switch by using the CLI setup procedure as described in the Cisco IE 2000U Switch Hardware Installation Guide.

Accessing Online Help

First look for a solution to your problem in the troubleshooting section of the Cisco IE 2000U Switch Hardware Installation Guide or the Cisco IOS Basics and File Management for Connected Grid Switches at www.cisco.com/go/ie2000u-docs. You can also access the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website for a list of known hardware problems and extensive troubleshooting documentation.

•Release Notes for the Cisco IE 2000U Switch. The release notes include important information about the Cisco IOS release software, and any limitations, restrictions, and caveats that apply to the releases.

•Cisco Connected Grid Switches System Management Software Configuration Guide. This guide provides a product overview and detailed descriptions and procedures of the switch software features for managing the switch.

•Cisco IOS Basics and File Management for Connected Grid Switches. This guide describes the Cisco IOS command-line interface, the Cisco IOS Configuration Engine, and how to work with the Cisco IOS file system, configuration files, and software images. This document also describes how to identify and resolve software problems related to the Cisco IOS software on the switch.

This reference provides detailed descriptions of the Cisco IOS commands related to the switch.

•Device Manager online help (available on the switch).

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